birth doula & threshold cereMonies
RITES of PASSAGE
Root & Rise
from $1500 | 3-9 months | Lititz, PA
Birth Doula
Since the beginning of time, pregnant women have been held and supported by other women through the sacred journey of childbirth. It is my intention and passion to carry that thread forward with mothers today. As a doula, I deeply revere the great mystery of pregnancy and birth, and provide education, birth plan support, and a rooted presence amidst the inevitable unknowns.
I understand birth to be a divine journey that asks each pregnant mother to meet the deepest parts of herself, and be reborn on every level of her being. I’m here to help you unpack personal fears and stories you may carry, so that you can meet birth with greater clarity, rootedness and embodiment.
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I would love to sit down with you to chat more about who I am, what I offer as a doula, and how I might best support you and your growing family. I’ll answer any questions you may have, as well as go over the details of my contracts. Consultations are 30 minutes in length at no cost or commitment.
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Beginning in your second trimester, we’ll meet up to approximately once per month, sometimes with your birth partner and sometimes just you and I. During these sessions, I’ll learn more about you, your family, and your pregnancy experience, and also answer any questions you have. We’ll work on writing your birth plan(s), discuss relaxation and presencing techniques, as well as talk about how I might best support you and your unique needs and desires during labor. In addition to these more tangible preparations, I can also support you in connecting to the energetic space of your womb and aligning the energy to prepare for birth, as well as guide you with coaching, tools, rituals and practices to walk the transformative journey you are on with presence, power and grace.
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I’ll be on call beginning week 38 of your pregnancy until your baby decides it’s time to make their entrance earthside. I’ll offer constant support from the time you are in active labor, or earlier if requested, and will stay through birth and the immediate postpartum period, as you and your baby meet one another for the first time to assist you with your comfort as well as with establishing breastfeeding or another preferred feeding method with your baby.
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I will come to your home at a time of your choosing within the first 6 weeks postpartum to discuss any number of things on your mind and heart, from processing your labor and birth experience, talking through how life has been with your new little one, or to answer any questions you have.
** from $600 ** | 2-3 hours | Lititz, PA & Beyond
Mother Blessing
A Mother Blessing is a threshold ceremony honoring the rite of passage from maiden to mother. The intention of a Mother Blessing is to support a mama in remembering her strength, releasing fears, gaining confidence for her labor and birth, as well as bolstering her in sisterhood and community as she unfolds into her journey of mothering her new baby. Embracing this huge rite of passage can be a transformative act for every mother.
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The ceremony originated with Navajo traditions of “blessingway” ceremonies, in which women embarking on their birthing journey were blessed with ritual, song and dance. It is important to me to acknowledge and honor the indigenous roots and inspiration of this event, as I hold a modified version of this within my own community.
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Although often held at a similar time as a baby shower, a Mother Blessing is different. Rather than focusing on the baby and gifts, we gather to honor and emphasize the immense, remarkable transformation a woman undergoes when she dedicates herself to the journey from maiden to mother. A Mother Blessing can also help to reclaim the missed opportunity of baby showers, giving a mother-to-be an opportunity to build her village of support by providing sacred space for her to be vulnerable, heard and witnessed, and to envision her journey through birth and postpartum supported by those she trusts most.
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Each Mother Blessing ceremony will be thoughtfully co-created between myself and the mother-to-be. While I do have specific rituals, I will design the ceremony around both the mother and her guests (up to 5), making it approachable, enjoyable and soulful for all.
Held within the sanctuary of my private, dedicated space in my home in the countryside of Lancaster, PA, I will take care of all hosting tasks, set up and clean up. You simply arrive, step across the threshold and exhale.
What is included for you:
bespoke visioning: up to 2 hours of 1:1 consultation time pre-ceremony to weave your unique intentions and visions into the framework of your ceremony.
your Mother Blessing ceremony: a customized 2-3 hour sacred ceremony featuring practices such as:
honoring the mother lineage
guided meditative journey
a sharing circle
a “nurturing the mother” ritual (e.g. laying on of hands/massage; herbal foot soak; hair brushing & braiding; flower crown; painting toenails, cradling, etc.)
a releasing fears or releasing maidenhood ritual
a “symbol crafting” ritual (e.g. bead necklace, belly painting, wall hanging, prayer/affirmation flags; labor candle decorating; etc.)
red thread ritual
exclusive sanctuary space: full, private access to my beautifully curated space designed for cozy, intimate circles.
curated beauty and nourishment: the space is adorned with fresh, seasonal, intentional floral arrangements to elevate the altar and the room's energy, and a beautifully styled, high quality and plant-based grazing board will be lovingly prepared for you and your guests to enjoy.
sacred tending: I handle sourcing all supplies, groceries, and florals; altar creation; physical setup and post-ceremony clean up. This space is for you to be witnessed and held.
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As this is a brand-new, premium offering, I am welcoming the
first three Founding Mothers to anchor the energy of this container at
a special introductory rate.Introductory Base Investment: $600 (Full signature value: $1,000)
Custom Ritual Supply Fee: Variable at cost (typically $30-75, depending on your chosen elements). Any extra custom ritual supplies (such as beeswax labor candles, botanical foot soak herbs, or materials for affirmation flags) are selected during our visioning call and invoiced separately at cost. Then I’ll handle all sourcing, curation and shopping on your behalf.
from $350 | 2-3 hours | Lititz, PA
Welcoming the Mother
This is a postpartum ceremony to honor your passage through the gates of birth into motherhood. As you traversed the depths of the birth portal - you’ve been unraveled, cracked open, and forever transformed. Now, you are being reshaped and rewoven, emerging as someone new… a new woman, a Mother, or a Mother-again.
In a culture that expects us to ‘bounce back,’ this ceremony offers a radical alternative, because as mothers, we know: there is no going back to our old selves — the only way is through and forward. And you deserve to be witnessed on your journey, in your transformation — to be held, and to be nurtured.
Together, you and I will co-create a beautiful personalized ceremony to make medicine of this sacred threshold. You simply step into the sanctuary I’ve prepared for your in the private, dedicated space within my home in the countryside of Lancaster, PA, and I will take care of the rest.
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Woven into your container:
one private 50-minute call: prior to our ceremony, we’ll connect to set our intentions, assess your needs, and map your vision.
your custom, immersive 2-3 hour ceremony: I will weave together the threads of your choice of gentle, fluid practices and rituals, based on what your body and heart are asking for — which can include:
birth story witnessing
oracle card reading
yoni steaming
weighted warm herbal womb compress
energetic healing and medicine for the birth field and flow
oil anointing & nervous system balm
Closing of the Bones ritual
guided meditation
curated beauty and nourishment: a custom-designed altar will be built in the ceremonial space, featuring fresh florals and botanicals; and, before we conclude, you can enjoy some quiet integration space with a warm mug of herbal tea and a light, homemade nutrient-dense snack to help gently ground you - mind, body and soul.
sacred tending & exclusive sanctuary space: I lovingly handle all ceremonial preparations, as well as all setup and clean up within my beautifully curated space, which I designed for cozy, intimate gatherings. All you must do is arrive.
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As this is a brand-new, premium offering, I am welcoming the
first three Founding Mothers to anchor the energy of this container at
a special introductory rate of $350 (Full signature value: $600).*Are you are a partner, friend, or family member looking to offer a deeply meaningful gift?
One of the truest ways to support a new mother is to ensure she is truly held, poured into, remembered and honored. This is something that is often extremely difficult for mothers to do for themselves, for many reasons, so gifting her this time and experience can be a wonderful, greatly supportive act for a new mama and baby.
Simply click below to begin connecting with me about gifting a postpartum ceremony to the new mama in your life!